Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Carrington’s Medical Billing and Coding programs prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical or dental office, clinic or by independent billing companies. Instruction combines theory and practice to meet the competencies needed to be a medical biller and coder. Students learn to prepare various health claim forms using medical billing software. In doing so, they acquire a working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology, as well as comprehension of the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of medical records management. Students learn to accurately interpret medical records, including diagnoses and procedures of health care providers, as well as to document and code the information for submission to insurance companies.
Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement
B. Total Cost of Program:
Total Cost: $22,322.00
Program Cost: $22,182.00
Books & Supplies: included in program cost
Graduation Fees (cap & gown) : $25.00*
Certification Exam: CBCS – $115.00 (NHA)*
*Fee is NOT included in tuition. Students will need to cover those additional expenses themselves.
C. List of Books:
Medical Language: Immerse Yourself; Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding & Reimbursement; Student Workbook for Comprehensive Health Insurance: Billing, Coding and Reimbursement; Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary; The Paperless Medical Office for Billers and Coders: Using Harris Care Tracker; 2019 Step-by-Step Med Coding Textbook; 2019 Step-by-Step Med Coding Workbook; GO! with Microsoft Office 2013; The Career Fitness Program: Exercising Your Options; 2019 ICD-10 for Hospitals Volumes 1,2,3 (Professional Edition); 2019 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition; 2019 CPT Professional Edition
D. List of Supplies:
Carrington College uses technologies and equipment to support the learning process such as: Dental models, LCD computers, projectors and screens.
E. WIOA Contact:
Name: Ashley Duran
Email: aduran@carrington.edu
Phone number: (628) 207-0860
F. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu
G. Additional information:
Individuals seeking to enter this career field may be subject to screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/alcohol testing prior to externship, to attain occupational licensure/certification or employment and throughout their careers.
Carrington College’s Library Services and Tutoring Services are combined within the Student Success Center (SSC). The SSC is the hub on campus for all student academic support. Included are all library services combined with tutoring, student services and specialized support to accommodate student needs. Students should
refer to the Student Success Center section in the student handbook for comprehensive information. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information Carrington works with every student on job-search strategies, job-market orientation, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Career Services are available to all active students and graduates without charge. Students should refer to the Career Services section in the student handbook for comprehensive information.
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Please review the Academic Catalog on www.carrington.edu
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: Yes.
Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding program are eligible to sit for one of the following exams: Billing and Coding Specialist Certification (CBCS) or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) by National Healthcareer Association https://www.nhanow.com/certifications or the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam by American Academy of Professional Coders https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpb/.
• Stackable: Yes.
Career Pathway: Carrington graduates are encouraged to enroll into the Health Information Technology Associate of Science online degree program: Refer to the Academic Catalog for complete requirements.
• Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ACCJC/WASC www.accjc.org
Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries
concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Board at 1400 West Washington, Room
260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602) 542-5709, https://ppse.az.gov/.
• Accredited Curriculum:
No
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
36
Hours
750
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Carrington College - Tucson (formerly Apollo College)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
201 N. Bonita Avenue, Suite 101, Tucson AZ
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Certificate of Achievement
Name of Credential
Certificate of Achievement
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant, SEOG. Federal Direct Loan, Scholarships
Refund Policy
refer to program synopsis or academic catalog
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACCJC, WASC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$115.00 CBCS(NHA)
Graduation Fees
$25.00 cap and gown included
In-State Tuition
$22,182.00 program cost
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$22,182.00 program cost
Total In-State Program Cost
$22,322.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$22,322.00
